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Walk through history and beauty, as you journey alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Park, adjacent to the Potomac River. Join noted educators as you explore the rivalry between canals and trains, natural science history and the canal’s role during the Civil War. Experts lead you through marvels of engineering, modes of 19th- and 20th-century transportation, and on a walking field trip through historic Civil War towns and America’s first multi-use trail.

Highlights

• From the impressive Weverton cliffs to historic Harper's Ferry, journey through Civil War history.
• Relive the canal heyday in historic Great Falls, MD on the Potomac River, as well as engineering feats like the Monocacy Aqueduct and Paw Paw Tunnel.
• Discover the rich history and legacy of the canal at the C&O and Canawlers Museums and marvel at the natural and man-made beauty.

Program Notes

This program runs in conjunction with program #13306, Biking the C&O Canal Towpath. You will join with these participants upon Orientation, and mealtimes and evening lectures will be shared. All daytime activities will be with your smaller group. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Activity Notes

Walking up to four miles per day on level ground.Coordinated by Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Ministry Center.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!